" That was awesome Christina " Sugie gushed excitedly .
"Thanks Sugie "
"I didn't know you were that good " Shaggy said .
"You're talking to the reneging champion . Four years now " Christina replied .
"Really?"
"Yep"
Christina was then crushed in a group hug by her friends .
"Great job Christina" Frankie said .
"That was awesome " Draculaura said .
"I was on the edge of my seat " Clawdeen said .
"Thanks girls " Christina laughed.
…..
Later that night Shaggy, Scooby and , Sugie were walking home . Shaggy kept on high alert. If anything happened to his family he couldn't live himself . As the rounded the corner they came face to face with Bone Crusher and Scar .
"Well well out for an evening walk?" Scar asked.
"And he brought friends " Bone Crusher added.
"Shaggy who are they?" Sugie asked shaking .
"Get behind me Sugie " Shaggy ordered.
Sugie and Scooby obeyed.
"Get out of my way or you'll be sorry " Shaggy warned .
"No"
"Well then you can't say I didn't warn you" Shaggy said before throwing a punch .
The two vampires dodged him then split up . Scar remained in front of Shaggy while Bone Crusher got behind him and knocked Shaggy forward . Shaggy barely had time to recover as Scar punched him in the face sending back. Bone Crusher kicked him down. The kicked him repeatedly in the ribs and stomach . Finally Shaggy grabbed their legs and flipped them upside down . The two vampires recovered with minor scrapes then with a final blow they left. Shaggy faded in and out of consciousness . Sugie had no idea what to do Scooby laid down beside Shaggy an a attempt to comfort him .
"Shaggy what should I do?" Sugie asked in a panic .
"Christina" Shaggy mumbled before blacking out .
….
Christina was about to get into bed . She was exhausted .
"Do I wanna sleep in the bed or in my coffin?" She asked herself .
Just as she made her decision she heard the sound of frantic yelling .
"CHRISTINA"
"Sugie what are you doing here?" Christina asked rushing to her window .
"Shaggy's hurt he needs your help "
"Hang on I'll be there in a second "
Sugie blinked and there was Christina. Dressed in a night shirt and sweats . Sugie jumped back in surprise . Christina's hair hung around her shoulders messy. That's not what surprised Sugie though.
"You have wings" Sugie gasped.
"Yes. We can talk about it later where's Shaggy?"
….
Shaggy hurt all over.
"Where's Christina?" Shaggy mumbled.
"Right here" Sugie said as they arrived .
"What happened?" Christina asked dropping to her knees .
"Vampires " Scooby whimpered.
"What do we do Christina?" Sugie asked .
Christina had already set to work pulling a first aid kit out of nowhere .
"Where'd you get that?" Sugie asked .
"Shh I need to concentrate " Christina said briefly looking up from her work .
"Christina?" Shaggy asked opening his eyes slightly .
"Don't move" Christina ordered gently .
"You don't have your jacket on" Shaggy muttered with a small smile .
"I was in a rush " Christina replied .
"You look better with your hair down "
"It's a mess" Christina replied as she bandaged Shaggy's wrists.
"How bad is it?" Sugie asked.
"Bad hang on" Christina replied .
For the first time since Shaggy had known Christina he saw her use her magic. She healed his broken ribs .
"Better?" She asked .
"Everything's better with you "
"Can you sit up?" Christina asked .
Shaggy sat up with Christina's help.
"You do care" Shaggy said gently taking her hand .
"As a friend" Christina replied .
"You say that now"
….
Monday morning .
Shaggy woke up in a strange room . The walls were bare. There was a chair pushed in the corner . A throw rug was on the floor to his right. He was laying in a big bed with black covers and numerous pillows . When Shaggy shifted he felt a dull ache in his side. Suddenly there was a knock at the door.
"Shaggy are you awake yet?" Christina asked .
"Come in" he replied .
The door opened and in walked Christina . She wore a pink top and jeans with white tennis shoes . She had a white jacket on instead of her black one.
"Where am I?" Shaggy asked .
"My home it was closer than yours" Christina replied .
Shaggy barely remembered walking here with Christina's help.
"Don't we have school?"
"No"
"Why?"
"I don't know "
"Where's Scooby and Sugie? Do my parents know I'm here?"
"Yes Scooby is in the hall and Sugie is at your house "
"They weren't hurt were they?"
"No"
"Good"
"Are you hurting?"" Christina asked .
"My side"
"You were bruised badly " Christina said checking Shaggy.
"So what are we going to do since there's no school?"
"You're going to rest" Christina replied .
"But that's so boring"
"You need to Shaggy"
"Will you keep me company?"
"I suppose" Christina sighed.
….
Later.
Dracula had grown suspicious. So he went to the room where Shaggy and Christina were.
"Christina will you give us a minute I want to have a talk with Sha-gee"
"Sure" Christina said before leaving .
"Is something wrong?" Shaggy asked .
"You marked my niece "
"No"
"Don't lie I know you did I've seen it"
"Okay yes I did but there's no way to undo it"
"You think I don't know that" Dracula snapped before regaining his composure and asking
"Why?"
"She makes me want to be a better person . I couldn't let her slip away"
"And what makes you think I'll permit this?"
"Because you know you don't have a choice"
"If you ever hurt her I swear I'll –"
"I won't hurt her believe me if anyone ever tries to they'll be very sorry "
"Good "
…
"What did uncle Dracula want?" Christina asked when she came back into the room.
"He knows" Shaggy replied .
"Knows what?"
"About that mark on your neck "
"How?"
"I don't know "
"He was angry wasn't he?"
"Yes"
"Did he threaten you?"
"He tried "
"What do you mean he tried?"
"I promised I wouldn't hurt you "
"Oh"
"Thank you for helping me last night" Shaggy said .
"You're my friend of course I'd help you Shaggy"
"I wish we were more than friends " Shaggy thought to himself .
"So what's the surprise you mentioned on Friday?" Christina asked .
"You'll see soon Christina " Shaggy replied with a smile .
"Okay"
…..
Christina took Shaggy and Scooby home later. Shaggy leaned on Christina for support . When they got to Shaggy's home his mother was waiting.
"Shaggy are you alright?" She asked helping him to the couch .
"A little sore but thanks to Christina it's not terrible " Shaggy replied gesturing to Christina .
"So you're Christina" Stacey said turning from Shaggy to Christina .
"Hello"
"Shaggy talks about you all the time" Stacey said .
"He does?" Christina asked surprised .
"Yes he can't stop talking about you it's always Christina said this or Christina did that "
"Mom!" Shaggy groaned embarrassed .
"Sorry Shaggy" Stacey said catching herself .
"Well I have to go . I'll see you tomorrow Shaggy" Christina said .
"See you tomorrow Christina" Shaggy said as Christina left closing the door behind her.
"You like her don't you?" Stacey asked .
"I marked her Mom"
"You marked her?" Stacey asked surprised .
"Yes"
"But what if you change your mind?"
"I can't mom she's the only one I'll ever want "
"Well if you're sure"
"I am Mom I am"